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Pochury is one of the prominent tribes in Phek District of Nagaland. According to a legend, it is believed that their ancestors emerged from a place called Puraka located near the Phor village.

festival · old town

Sumi Naga tribe present drama on folk tale during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

Kohima, Nagaland·festival · sport

Organic indigenous fruits and vegetables of Nagaland being displayed at Hortiscape, Kisama heritage in Kohima during the fruit and vegetable competition, Hornbill festival 2013.

Nagaland·music · festival

Anti-Trust is a Hardcore Crunch Heavy Metal band based in Kohima (Nagaland) consisting of four members namely Tovi Chishi (guitar) B/Vox, Tisie Katiry (Vocal), Akangjungshi Imsong (Bass) & Hemand Lama (Drum).

hills · festival

Traditional way of pounding grains demonstrated by Ao Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

Kohima, Nagaland·hills · festival

Yesterdrive from New Delhi performs at the Hornbill Festival 2013.They really rock the stage during the rock concert.

music · ceremony

Bhunmnyu Cultural Troupe representing Phom Naga tribe singing a folk song which is a blessing song during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. Phom is one of the major tribes inhabiting Longleng district of Nagaland.

dance · hills

Wangala dance presented by Garo tribe during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. The Wangala dance is performed during the Harvest festival of the Garo tribe.

festival · village

Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.

hills · festival

Singing competition a part of the Hornbill Kids Carnival at Kisama children park, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

hills · festival

Performing an indigenous game by the Garo tribe during the Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

music · festival

Alobo Naga and the Band, popular artiste from Nagaland performs and enthralls at the North East Fashion Festival in New Delhi.

music · hills

A folk song presented by the Phom women during the Hornbill fest at Naga Heritage Village. The song is sung before the men goes for war, the women folks gives best wishes and prayer for her husbands victory through this songs.

dance · hills

Western Angami tribe performing a victory dance, Victory dance is performed after winning from the enemy . Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

bazaar · festival

The Night Bazar is a gala treat for the night revelers during Hornbill Festival. It is a night carnival to celebrate the festive atmosphere in Nagaland. The Night Bazar is another important aspect of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

festival · ceremony

Yimchungru tribe performed an item of Millet harvesting during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village, Nagaland. The Yimchungrua believe that each male has six souls and each woman has five.

festival · old town

Yimchungru Naga tribe present a folk song during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

hills · festival

Garo youths on the main arena at the Hornbill Festival performing an indigenous game. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · ceremony

Garo tribe presenting Wangala dance during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village. Wangala is the biggest 'thanksgiving post-harvest' festival of the Garos in which Saljong, the god who provides mankind with nature's bounties and en…

festival · farmland

"The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

hills · festival

The Nagas are known for their skill of using bamboos in different form, here in a Ao Arju or Morung we see tribesmen using bamboo for peeling potato.

festival · ceremony

The Sumi or Sema Naga is one of the major Naga tribes in Nagaland, India. The Sumis mainly inhabit the Zunheboto district, although many have migrated outside Nagaland for work and education.The Sumis practised headhunting like other Naga t…

hills · festival

Mixed Generation New Delhi performing at the Hornbill Fest 2013 paying a tribute to the 50 Years of Statehood. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.